STUART SKINNER NEWS

Back in net Sunday Skinner will guard the road cage Sunday against the Kings, Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Impact Skinner is coming off a 27-save performance in a 6-1 win over the Kings in Game 3 as the Oilers took a 2-1 series lead. The 25-year-old Skinner has an .890 save percentage through the first three games in the postseason.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Steady in Game 3 win Skinner stopped 27 of 28 shots in Friday's 6-1 win over the Kings in Game 3.

Impact Skinner turned in the first good goaltending performance on either side in this series, though he also had plenty of support from his offense. He's allowed 10 goals on 91 shots through three games, but the Oilers have scored 17 times to establish a 2-1 series lead. Skinner continues to hold the starting job, and he'll look to strengthen Edmonton's position in Sunday's Game 4.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Draisaitl, Hyman lead Oilers to 6-1 rout of Kings to take 2-1 series lead

Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, Zach Hyman also scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers rode the momentum of three first-period goals to beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-1 and...

APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tending twine Friday Skinner will get the starting nod for Game 3 in Los Angeles on Friday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Skinner has struggled so far this postseason, coughing up nine goals on 63 shots in two games. Including his final start of the regular season, he's 1-2-0 with an unsightly .829 save percentage over his last three outings. Skinner went 13-10-2 with an .894 save percentage and a 2.80 GAA in 27 road appearances during the regular season.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

If Stuart Skinner doesn't rebound, neither will the Edmonton Oilers Nine goals have snuck past Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner in the first two games and a series lead has evaporated.

APRIL 25 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Stuart Skinner needs to find answers and start stopping pucks There were lots of reasons why the Kings' five goals happened in the Game 2 loss. There weren’t enough answers for why they shouldn’t have.

APRIL 25 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yields five goals in loss Skinner allowed five goals on 26 shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings in Game 2.

Impact Skinner is now 1-1 in the postseason, having allowed nine goals on 63 shots. He's given up at least four goals in three straight games, something he didn't do in the seven outings prior to his recent struggles. The Oilers will roll with Skinner in goal, though it could be up to the offense to cover up his mistakes in a first-round series that's not been kind to the goalies so far. The next game is Friday in Los Angeles.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Anze Kopitar scores in overtime, Kings beat Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 to tie series

Anze Kopitar fired a wrist shot past Stuart Skinner's glove and into the top corner on a breakaway to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday...

APRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated to face LA Skinner is set to start at home against the Kings for Game 2 on Wednesday, per Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.

Impact Skinner allowed four goals on 37 shots versus LA on Monday, but he got plenty of goal support en route to a 7-4 victory. He's typically done better against the Kings, posting a 4-1-0 record, 2.39 GAA and .926 save percentage over five contests this year, including four regular-season outings. The Kings also left something to be desired offensively during the 2023-24 campaign, finishing in a tie for 16th offensively with 3.10 goals per contest.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs Game 1 win Skinner stopped 33 of 37 shots in Monday's 7-4 win over the Kings in Game 1.

Impact The Oilers jumped out to a 4-0 lead before the Kings got on the board, so Skinner's ability to protect the lead was never in question. The 25-year-old went 36-16-5 with a 2.62 GAA and a .905 save percentage over 59 contests as a full-time starter in 2023-24. Skinner will benefit from the offense in front of him, though the Oilers' defensive issues could spell trouble for the netminder down the line. Game 2 is Wednesday in Edmonton.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Game 1 Skinner is expected to protect the home net in Game 1 versus the Kings on Monday.

Impact Skinner provided a 36-16-5 record with two shutouts, a 2.62 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 59 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign. He stopped 117 of 125 shots en route to a 3-1-0 mark against LA during the regular season. The Kings tied for 16th in the league in 2023-24 with 3.10 goals per contest.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

RAW | Stuart Skinner 04.20.24 | Edmonton Oilers Stuart chats with the media following practice

APRIL 20 • NHL.COM

Struggles in finale Skinner allowed four goals on 13 shots before he was replaced by Calvin Pickard in the second period of Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact It certainly wasn't what Skinner had in mind for his final tuneup before the post-season -- the Avs scored four times in the first 10:17 of the opening period before Skinner was replaced by Pickard to start the second. The 25-year-old Skinner had won three of his previous four outings prior to Thursday, posting a .921 save percentage in that span. He'll wrap up the regular season 36-16-5 with a .905 save percentage and 2.62 GAA. Skinner figures to be back between the pipes when the Oilers open the playoffs Monday at home versus the Kings.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Colorado Skinner will guard the road goal versus the Avalanche on Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Skinner has gone 3-1-1 with 10 goals allowed on 118 shots over five outings in April. He'll get one more tune-up versus the Avalanche in preparation for the playoffs. Skinner may have a tough time getting a win, as the Oilers' entire top line and first defense pairing is being rested for Thursday's game, while the Avalanche will have all of their key players in the lineup.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to win Monday Skinner stopped 19 of 21 shots in Monday's 9-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact The Oilers erupted for four goals in the first period and followed it up with a five-goal second, giving Skinner one of his easiest wins of the year. The 25-year-old has won five of his last seven outings, giving up a goal of 14 goals in that span. He's at 36-15-5 with a 2.57 GAA and a .907 save percentage through 58 appearances this season. The Oilers have a road back-to-back left on the schedule with stops in Arizona on Wednesday and Colorado on Thursday, so both Skinner and Calvin Pickard should be penciled in for one more start in the regular season.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Loses to Canucks Skinner stopped 24 of 26 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Canucks. The third goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Skinner didn't get much help from his teammates in this contest, leading to his first regulation loss in six starts. He's been alternating games with Calvin Pickard since the end of March, and that seems likely to continue with the Oilers nearly locked into the No. 2 seed in the Pacific Division. Skinner is now 35-15-5 with a 2.58 GAA and a .907 save percentage over 57 outings. The Oilers' last home game of the regular season is Monday versus the Sharks before a road back-to-back with stops Wednesday in Arizona and Thursday in Colorado.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding home goal Skinner is expected to start at home against Vancouver on Saturday.

Impact Skinner saved 17 of 18 shots en route to a 5-1 victory over the Golden Knights on Wednesday. He's 35-14-5 with a 2.59 GAA and a .907 save percentage across 56 appearances in 2023-24. The Canucks, who rank sixth offensively with 3.42 goals per game, figure to be a challenging adversary.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Stops 18 in win Skinner stopped 18 of 19 shots in Wednesday's 5-1 victory over the Golden Knights.

Impact It wasn't Skinner's busiest night but he was sharp when called upon, blanking Vegas through the first two periods before allowing a lone shorthanded tally to Keegan Kolesar in the third. The 25-year-old netminder has won four of his last five starts, improving to 35-14-5 with a .907 save percentage and 2.59 GAA on the season. The Oilers are back in action at home Friday against the Coyotes.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Set to face Golden Knights Skinner is slated to start at home versus Vegas on Wednesday, per Oilers play-by-by announcer Jack Michaels.

Impact Skinner has a 34-14-5 record, 2.62 GAA and .906 save percentage in 55 outings in 2023-24. He saved 22 of 24 shots en route to a 6-2 win over Colorado in his last start Friday. Skinner has had mixed results against the Golden Knights this season, posting a 1-1-0 record while saving 46 of 52 shots (.885 save percentage) across two starts.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gets win over Avalanche Skinner stopped 21 of 23 shots in Friday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact In a battle of two Western Conference scoring juggernauts, Skinner was able to find a bit more success than Alexandar Georgiev. This wasn't a gem from Skinner by any means, but he settled in after allowing a pair of first-period tallies. The 25-year-old netminder has won four of his last six games, allowing 17 goals over that span. He's now at 34-14-5 with a 2.54 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 55 appearances. The Oilers are back in action at Calgary on Saturday, a game that will likely see Calvin Pickard between the pipes.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gets win over Avalanche Skinner stopped 21 of 23 shots in Friday's 6-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact In a battle of two Western Conference scoring juggernauts, Skinner was able to find a bit more success than Alexandar Georgiev. This wasn't a gem from Skinner by any means, but he settled in after allowing a pair of first-period tallies. The 25-year-old netminder has won four of his last six games, allowing 17 goals over that span. He's now at 34-14-5 with a 2.54 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 55 appearances. The Oilers are back in action at Calgary on Saturday, a game that will likely see Calvin Pickard between the pipes.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set to defend cage Friday Skinner is slated to tend the twine at home versus the Avalanche on Friday.

Impact Skinner has suffered just one regulation loss in his last 13 appearances, posting an 8-1-3 record to go with a 2.34 GAA and .922 save percentage. With a back-to-back on the schedule, the 25-year-old backstop figures to see Calvin Pickard get the nod versus the Flames on the road Saturday. Still, Skinner should see the majority of the workload down the stretch and into the postseason.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Falls in overtime Skinner allowed three goals on 29 shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to St. Louis.

Impact It's the second loss in Skinner's last five starts -- he'd gone 3-1-0 in his prior four outings despite a mediocre .890 save percentage in that span. Overall, the 25-year-old Skinner is 33-14-5 with a .906 save percentage and 2.63 GAA this season. He'll likely be back in net Wednesday when the Oilers visit Dallas.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE